Matt O’Riley’s time at Celtic looks to have came to an end as the club accepted a reported deal worth up to £30 million from Brighton.
Matt was signed for the relatively low fee of £1.5 million from MK Dons in January 2022 by Ange Postecoglou, and contributed massively from the word go. Matt leaves the club having scored 27 goals and making numerous assists in just 120 appearances.
A league winner in his first season, a treble winner in his next, and a double in his final season. Matt’s goals and assists had a big say in our success especially last season when he went up a level under Brendan Rodgers.
Matt O’Riley and Lazio’s Elseid Hisaj vie for the ball during the UEFA Champions League match between Celtic and Lazio at Celtic Park on October 4, 2023. (Photo by ANDY BUCHANAN/AFP via Getty Images)
Matt is only 23 and I’m sure he’ll go far in the game. Although with no disrespect to Brighton he should be looking to aiming higher than the Seagulls in due course. I wouldn’t be too surprised if he went on to play for a top four side in the EPL, or further afield in one of the big European leagues and of course Celtic is likely to have a sizeable sell-on clause in the imminent deal.
Not only is Matt a fantastic player, but he’s a decent guy also, he will be sorely missed by everyone at Celtic from his teammates to the manager and coaches and of course the entire Celtic support.
All the best Matt and thanks a million for your contribution. You’ll always be welcome at Celtic Park.
Just an Ordinary Bhoy
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